Physical Therapist Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 400 positions with reported compensation (9% of all Physical Therapist listings).

10th percentile

$70,000

25th percentile

$75,000

Median (50th)

$83,158

75th percentile

$95,000

90th percentile

$105,000

Average salary: $83,330

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Physical Therapist job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

Patient Care

CPR

BLS

Nursing

Excel

OSHA

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Physical Therapist opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Companies	New (7d)
Houston, TX	62	$78,000	$78,000 – $78,000	10	1
Albuquerque, NM	46	$15,000	$15,000 – $15,000	7	6
Honolulu, HI	35	$100,000	$100,000 – $100,000	2	0
Chicago, IL	30	$83,158	$75,000 – $95,000	7	1
Washington DC	30	$107,500	$93,750 – $121,250	15	5
Hayward, CA	27	$80,000	$80,000 – $80,000	7	8
Dayton, OH	25	$83,158	$75,000 – $95,000	5	8
Los Angeles, CA	24	$93,000	$93,000 – $93,000	7	0
Stockton, CA	24	$83,158	$75,000 – $95,000	5	0
Asheville, NC	22	$83,158	$75,000 – $95,000	4	0
Oakland, CA	22	$82,500	$81,250 – $83,750	11	2
Fort Myers, FL	21	$76,024	$76,024 – $76,024	4	0
Boston, MA	19	$85,000	$85,000 – $85,000	6	3
Hopkins, MN	19	$83,158	$75,000 – $95,000	1	0
San Antonio, TX	19	$97,500	$86,250 – $108,750	12	0
Bakersfield, CA	18	$83,158	$75,000 – $95,000	3	0
Fort Worth, TX	18	$92,000	$92,000 – $92,000	7	1
Saint Louis, MO	18	$83,158	$75,000 – $95,000	7	1
Sacramento, CA	17	$85,000	$85,000 – $85,000	6	1
Dallas, TX	15	$83,158	$75,000 – $95,000	6	0

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Physical Therapist openings globally.

Houston Methodist 52 jobs

Broad River Rehabilitation 43 jobs

Always Best Care Senior Services - Oahu 34 jobs

FeldCare Connects 22 jobs

Johns Hopkins Medicine 20 jobs

Ardent Health 17 jobs

Lee Health 17 jobs

Northwestern Medical Group 12 jobs

Continuum Therapy Partners 12 jobs

Boston Medical Center 11 jobs

Parkland Health and Hospital System 9 jobs

Lumiere Children's Therapy 8 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Physical Therapists work

United States 4,692 jobs UAE 8 jobs Saudi Arabia 2 jobs United Kingdom 2 jobs

Physical Therapist Job Market Overview (2026)

The Physical Therapist job market is steadily growing, with 4,704 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 1,550 new positions were posted (481 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Physical Therapist positions is $83,158, with the middle 50% of earners making between $75,000 and $95,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $105,000 or more. Note that 91% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Washington DC at $107,500 median, while Albuquerque, NM offers $15,000.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Physical Therapist roles are Patient Care, CPR, BLS, Nursing, Excel, and OSHA. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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